the information in this chapter regarding the configuring of serial ports does not apply to the serial ports, or modems attached to those serial ports, on the hardware management console (hmc).

    the service processor runs on its own power boundary and continually monitors hardware attributes and the environmental conditions within the system. the service processor is controlled by firmware and does not require the operating system to be operational to perform its tasks.

    the service processor menus allow you to configure service processor options, as well as enable and disable functions.

    service processor menus are available using an hmc virtual terminal window when ok is displayed on the virtual operator panel or when the service processor has detected a server problem (such as a surveillance failure).